Course details

Python is a high-powered open source programming language with a focus on simple, readable code. This course focuses on creating a firm foundation for the student of the Python programming language allowing them to develop custom Python applications.

This module is aimed at users who do not have any programming experience and want to gain a foothold in the basics of the Python programming language.

Programme Aims and Objectives

On completion of this course, students will have acquired the skills to:

  • Design a simple program specification
  • Develop a custom program using Python
  • Understand how Python works
  • Work with local file storage facilities through Python.

Programme Content

This program is focused on the basics of software development with the Python programming language.

The content of this course includes:

  • Introduction to software development and how software works
  • Assessing the needs of a user and creating a formal design specification
  • Introducing students to the Python programming language
  • Becoming familiar with installing Python in both Linux and Windows operating systems
  • Python syntax
  • Variables
  • Control structures
  • Functions
  • Utilizing code libraries
  • Python data structures such as Dictionary, List, Tuples
  • System I/O and file handling files with Python
  • Debugging Python applications
Updated on 21 November, 2017

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